Dilip Jadhav

Dilip Jadhav

Seasoned Supply Chain, Materials & Procurement Leader | Automotive Manufacturing | Strategic Sourcing | Vendor Development | Plant Supply Chain Leadership

Indore, Pithampur, DewasAutomotive Manufacturing
8roles
40skills
4education
1credentials

About

I am a seasoned Supply Chain and Materials Management professional with extensive experience across automotive manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in procurement, materials planning, vendor development, and plant supply chain leadership supporting manufacturing operations. Known for strengthening supplier partnerships, improving procurement discipline, and ensuring seamless coordination between procurement, production, planning, logistics, and finance teams.

Experience

Divisional Manager

Pinnacle Industries Limited

3 yrs 8 mos

Heading divisional materials and procurement operations with responsibility for strategic sourcing, cost leadership, supplier performance, and supply continuity. Lead end-to-end procurement of Steel, Aluminum, plastics, rubber, chemicals, Import and engineering components. Drive localization, value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives. AMC contracts, and service agreements. Enhance working capital efficiency and inventory turns. Strengthen supplier governance and risk mitigation frameworks.

Head of Procurement

Pinnacle Industries Limited

3 yrs 6 mos · Madhya Pradesh, India

Head of Purchase

Varroc Polymers

4 yrs 5 mos · Madhya Pradesh, India

Senior Materials Manager

Pinnacle Industries Limited

14 yrs 5 mos

Managed 400+ vendors and 4000 + RM /BOP. Led second sourcing and vendor development strategies. Implemented inventory control systems and logistics cost reduction initiatives. Negotiated large-scale commercial agreements and supplier contracts.

Career Transition & Leadership Exploration

Independent Professional Sabbatical

Feb 2026 – Present

Divisional Manager – Materials

Pinnacle Industries Ltd.

Oct 2022 – Feb 2026 · Pithampur

Led divisional materials and procurement operations supporting manufacturing plants; managed sourcing of engineering materials including metals, plastics, steel, aluminum, chemicals, imports, rubber, mechanisms, rexine, fabric, glass, hardboard, plywood, foam, auto components, medical equipment for ambulances and consumables; developed and procured parts for the Vande Bharat railway seat project; strengthened supplier partnerships and vendor performance management; handled capital procurement and commercial purchase contracts; coordinated with production, planning, logistics and finance teams.

Plant Materials Head (Manager – Materials)

Varroc Polymers Pvt. Ltd.

Jun 2018 – Oct 2022 · Pithampur

Headed plant materials and supply chain operations; managed procurement and planning for raw materials used in production; coordinated supplier schedules and logistics for continuous material availability; strengthened warehouse organization and inventory control practices.

Senior Manager – Materials

Pinnacle Industries Ltd.

Feb 2004 – Jun 2018 · Pithampur

Managed procurement, sourcing and vendor development activities; built long-term supplier relationships and negotiated commercial agreements; coordinated sourcing, logistics and materials planning activities across departments.

Education

Master of Arts, English Literature

Diploma, Computer Applications

Diploma, Computer Hardware

Diploma, Apparel Manufacturing Technology

Skills

Textile ManufacturingCapital ExpendituresComputer HardwareEnglishHindiPerformance DashboardsPlant OperationsInventory ControlEnglish LiteratureKPI DashboardsLanguage SkillsSupplier Risk ManagementStrategic ImprovementCost LeadershipGlobal SourcingBusiness TransformationRisk GovernanceRead MusicService ContractsVendor ManagementInventory OptimizationSupplier PerformanceContract NegotiationCost EngineeringSAP PPSupply Chain ManagementStrategic Procurement & SourcingVendor Development & Supplier NegotiationsMaterials Planning & Inventory OptimizationImport Procurement & LocalizationCapex ProcurementWarehouse & Logistics CoordinationCost Optimization InitiativesSAP – MM ModuleERP Based Procurement SystemsMS OfficeMaterials & Inventory Management SystemsEngineering Materials ProcurementCapital ProcurementCommercial Purchase Contracts